Elizabeth LaPorte

Elizabeth LaPorte is a violin maker and restorer based in New York City. She has previously held positions as head of the workshop at Tarisio in New York City, and as a restorer with Rare Violins of New York and Gregory Sapp Violins. She is a graduate of the Chicago School of Violin Making.

Elizabeth draws from her experience with fine instruments and accomplished musicians, and employs this depth of perspective to produce classically inspired instruments that meet the needs of modern players. Elizabeth was drawn to lutherie by her background as a violinist, and is enthusiastic about the myriad disciplines that contribute to instrument making and performance. She remains ever-curious about the violin-as-object as a locus for examining physical and cultural phenomena.